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{{short description|Indian actor (born 1981)}} |
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| name = Vishnu Manchu |
| name = Vishnu Manchu |
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| image = Manchu |
| image = Vishnu Manchu photoshoot 2014.jpg |
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| caption = Manchu Vishnu photoshoot 2014 |
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| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|producer|educationist|businessman}} |
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|producer|educationist|businessman}} |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1981|11|23}} |
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| father = [[Mohan Babu]] |
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| relatives = [[Lakshmi Manchu]] (sister)<br/>[[Manchu Manoj]] (brother) |
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| relatives = [[Lakshmi Manchu]] (sister)<br/>[[Manchu Manoj]] (half brother) |
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| birth_name = Manchu Vishnu Vardhan Babu<ref>{{Cite AV media |title= Dhee |date=2007|language=te |publisher=Shalimar Telugu & Hindi Movies|place=India |time=0:09:42 |medium=motion picture|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfU3wdzgP3I&t=542s |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/WfU3wdzgP3I |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
| birth_name = Manchu Vishnu Vardhan Babu<ref>{{Cite AV media |title= Dhee |date=2007|language=te |publisher=Shalimar Telugu & Hindi Movies|place=India |time=0:09:42 |medium=motion picture|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfU3wdzgP3I&t=542s |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/WfU3wdzgP3I |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
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| yearsactive = 2003–present |
| yearsactive = 2003–present |
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| spouse = {{Marriage|Viranica Reddy|2009}} |
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| spouse = {{Marriage|YS Viranica Reddy|2009}} |
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| children = 4 |
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| website = {{url|https://www.vishnumanchu.com/}} |
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'''Manchu Vishnu Vardhan Babu''' (born 23 November 1981) |
'''Manchu Vishnu Vardhan Babu''' (born 23 November 1981)<ref>{{cite news |title=Vishnu Manchu's 'Kannappa' first look launched on actor's birthday! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vishnu-manchus-kannappa-first-look-launched-on-actors-birthday/articleshow/105441370.cms |work=The Times of India |date=23 November 2023 |access-date=2 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Interview with Vishnu |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/vishnu.html |website=[[Idlebrain.com]] |date=13 April 2007|access-date=2 January 2024}}</ref> is an Indian actor and producer known for his works in [[Telugu cinema]] and television. Manchu had a brief stint as a child artist with the 1985 film ''Ragile Gundelu''. Years later, he starred in the 2003 Telugu [[action film]] [[Vishnu (2003 film)|''Vishnu'']], for which he won the [[Filmfare Best Male Debut (South)|Filmfare Best Male Debut]]. He is currently serving as the president of the [[Movie Artists Association]] since 2021. |
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He is the co-owner of the film production house [[24 Frames Factory]] and is an [[educationalist]] through [[Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust]], founded by his father and veteran Telugu actor [[Mohan Babu]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131224120254/http://movies.andhraglitz.in/2012/06/vishnu-manchu-actor_20.html Vishnu Manchu (Actor)]. movies.andhraglitz.in (June 2012)</ref> He is a founder and chairman of New York Academy, a school in [[Hyderabad]] for which his wife, Viranica, is the director and his father Mohan Babu, is the chair person.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newyorkacademy.com/about-us/founders/|title=Founder and Chairman of New York Academy|date=August 2016}}</ref> He is also the chairman of [[Spring Board Academy]]<ref>{{cite news|url= http://sb.education/ceo-message.html |title= Chairman of Spring Board Academy|date=August 2016}}</ref> and [[Spring Board International Preschools]]<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.sbips.com/ceo-message/ |title= Chairman of Spring Board International Preschools|date=August 2013}}</ref> which has more than 75 branches<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Education-&-Careers/2017-09-21/Play-schools-in-Hyderabad-Best-playschools-in-Hyderabad-Spring-Board-International-Preschools/328188/ |title= Spring Board has more than 75 branches|date=September 2017}}</ref> spread across [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Karnataka]]. Vishnu Manchu is the pro-chancellor |
He is the co-owner of the film production house [[24 Frames Factory]] and is an [[educationalist]] through [[Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust]], founded by his father and veteran Telugu actor [[Mohan Babu]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131224120254/http://movies.andhraglitz.in/2012/06/vishnu-manchu-actor_20.html Vishnu Manchu (Actor)]. movies.andhraglitz.in (June 2012)</ref> He is a founder and chairman of New York Academy, a school in [[Hyderabad]] for which his wife, Viranica, is the director and his father Mohan Babu, is the chair person.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newyorkacademy.com/about-us/founders/|title=Founder and Chairman of New York Academy|date=August 2016}}</ref> He is also the chairman of [[Spring Board Academy]]<ref>{{cite news|url= http://sb.education/ceo-message.html |title= Chairman of Spring Board Academy|date=August 2016}}</ref> and [[Spring Board International Preschools]]<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.sbips.com/ceo-message/ |title= Chairman of Spring Board International Preschools|date=August 2013}}</ref> which has more than 75 branches<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Education-&-Careers/2017-09-21/Play-schools-in-Hyderabad-Best-playschools-in-Hyderabad-Spring-Board-International-Preschools/328188/ |title= Spring Board has more than 75 branches|date=September 2017}}</ref> spread across [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Karnataka]]. Vishnu Manchu is the pro-chancellor of [[Mohan Babu University]] in [[Tirupati]] established in 2022 by his father Mohan Babu.<ref>{{cite news |date=20 March 2022 |title=Tirupati Mohan Babu University Inaugurated |work=[[The Hans India]] |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/tirupathi/tirupati-mohan-babu-university-inaugurated-734152 |access-date=20 March 2022}}</ref> |
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In 2007, he starred in the [[comedy film]] ''[[Dhee (film)|Dhee]]'', which became a hit, and Manchu established his career in Telugu cinema. Manchu is one of the sponsors of the [[Celebrity Cricket League]] Telugu Warriors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/62926.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110110062618/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/62926.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 January 2011|title=Vishnu Manchu to own Twood CCL team|work=indiaglitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/gallery/sanjay-roys-wedding-reception?page=6|title=MSN Entertainment India – Bollywood News, Reviews, Photos and Videos|work=msn.com|access-date=24 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224133056/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/gallery/sanjay-roys-wedding-reception?page=6|archive-date=24 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-10/news-interviews/29642395_1_ccl-star-wars-vizag|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130525023942/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-10/news-interviews/29642395_1_ccl-star-wars-vizag|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 May 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=The cricket star wars get hotter}}</ref> |
In 2007, he starred in the [[comedy film]] ''[[Dhee (film)|Dhee]]'', which became a hit, and Manchu established his career in Telugu cinema. Manchu is one of the sponsors of the [[Celebrity Cricket League]] Telugu Warriors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/62926.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110110062618/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/62926.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 January 2011|title=Vishnu Manchu to own Twood CCL team|work=indiaglitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/gallery/sanjay-roys-wedding-reception?page=6|title=MSN Entertainment India – Bollywood News, Reviews, Photos and Videos|work=msn.com|access-date=24 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224133056/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/gallery/sanjay-roys-wedding-reception?page=6|archive-date=24 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-10/news-interviews/29642395_1_ccl-star-wars-vizag|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130525023942/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-10/news-interviews/29642395_1_ccl-star-wars-vizag|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 May 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=The cricket star wars get hotter}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Manchu Vishnu Vardhan Babu was born in [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] (present-day [[Chennai]]) to actor [[Mohan Babu]] and |
Manchu Vishnu Vardhan Babu was born in [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] (present-day [[Chennai]]) to actor [[Mohan Babu]] and Vidya Devi.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-26/news-interviews/30558782_1_names-first-vishnu-manchu-mohan-babu|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710131952/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-26/news-interviews/30558782_1_names-first-vishnu-manchu-mohan-babu|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 July 2012|title=Vishnu Manchu names kids Ariaana and Viviana|last=Raje|first=Abhishek|date=26 December 2011|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=27 April 2012}}</ref> He grew up with his brother younger paternal half-brother [[Manchu Manoj|Manoj]] and sister [[Lakshmi Manchu|Lakshmi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-19/news-interviews/30533402_1_telugu-film-mani-ratnam-film-hindi-audience|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120409170310/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-19/news-interviews/30533402_1_telugu-film-mani-ratnam-film-hindi-audience|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 April 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Lakshmi Manchu wants to remake her Telugu film in Hindi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telugumirchi.com/en/movies/potugadu-releasing-on-sep-13.html|title=Potugadu Movie Release|work=Telugu Film News}}</ref> |
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After completing schooling from the Padmaseshadri Bala Bhavan School, Manchu went on to take an engineering degree from Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, majoring in Computer Sciences and Information Technology. During that time, he represented the Bhaskar JNTU cricket team, and also captained the university basketball team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2013-11-15/Manoj-Manchu-emotional-after-directing-dad-Mohan-Babu-77006|title=Manoj Manchu Emotional After Directing Dad Mohan Babu – The Hans India|work=thehansindia.com|date=15 November 2013}}</ref> |
After completing schooling from the Padmaseshadri Bala Bhavan School, Manchu went on to take an engineering degree from Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, majoring in Computer Sciences and Information Technology. During that time, he represented the Bhaskar JNTU cricket team, and also captained the university basketball team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2013-11-15/Manoj-Manchu-emotional-after-directing-dad-Mohan-Babu-77006|title=Manoj Manchu Emotional After Directing Dad Mohan Babu – The Hans India|work=thehansindia.com|date=15 November 2013}}</ref> |
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=== 1985; 2003–2006: Early work === |
=== 1985; 2003–2006: Early work === |
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Manchu made his acting debut as a child artist in his father Mohan Babu's 1985 film ''Ragile Gundelu''.{{ |
Vishnu Manchu made his acting debut as a child artist in his father Mohan Babu's 1985 film ''Ragile Gundelu''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Here's how Vishnu Manchu won MAA elections 2021?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/heres-how-vishnu-manchu-won-in-maa-elections-2021/articleshow/86936198.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |agency=IANS |date=11 October 2021 |access-date=24 May 2024}}</ref> |
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He landed his first lead role in the film ''[[Vishnu (2003 film)|Vishnu]]'' (2003) directed by [[Shaji Kailas]], for which he won the [[Filmfare Best Male Debut (South)|Filmfare Best Male Debut]]. He played a guy who wants to win his childhood love with his own merits against many hurdles. The following year, he was seen in the film ''[[Suryam]]'' (2004) in which he played a guy who aims to fulfill the last wish of his mother. Manchu made a cameo appearance as a dancer in ''[[Political Rowdy]]'' (2005), a romantic action drama. |
He landed his first lead role in the film ''[[Vishnu (2003 film)|Vishnu]]'' (2003) directed by [[Shaji Kailas]], for which he won the [[Filmfare Best Male Debut (South)|Filmfare Best Male Debut]]. He played a guy who wants to win his childhood love with his own merits against many hurdles. The following year, he was seen in the film ''[[Suryam]]'' (2004) in which he played a guy who aims to fulfill the last wish of his mother. Manchu made a cameo appearance as a dancer in ''[[Political Rowdy]]'' (2005), a romantic action drama. |
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He then appeared in the 2008 film ''[[Krishnarjuna]]'', the 2009 film ''[[Saleem (film)|Saleem]]'' and the 2011 film ''[[Vastadu Naa Raju]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vishnu plays hero in Vastadu Naa Raju|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/61543.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101117021704/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/61543.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 November 2010|work=indiaglitz.com}}</ref> In 2012, [[comedy film]] ''[[Dhenikaina Ready]]'' got him critical success; the film grossed 200 million at the box office. He then appeared in ''[[Doosukeltha]]'', directed by Veeru Potla, he starred opposite [[Lavanya Tripathi]], the film grossed 126.3 million on its first week at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/vishnu-manchu-excited-doosukeltha-kerala-release-091409936.html|title=Vishnu Manchu excited about 'Doosukeltha Kerala' release|date=4 November 2013|work=Yahoo Maktoob News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/doosukeltha-will-outshine-dhee-srinu-vaitla/429291-71-216.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023001102/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/doosukeltha-will-outshine-dhee-srinu-vaitla/429291-71-216.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 October 2013|title='Doosukeltha' will outshine 'Dhee': Srinu Vaitla|work=IBNLive}}</ref> He then appeared along with his father, in the critically acclaimed [[crime film]] ''[[Rowdy (2014 film)|Rowdy]]'', written and directed by [[Ram Gopal Varma]]. The film minted a worldwide share of {{INRConvert|33|c}} at the end of the second week of its run, and was declared a box office hit.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/547746/20140411/legend-box-office-rowdy-balakrishna-mohan-babu.htm Box Office: 'Rowdy' Performs Well; 'Legend' Ends 2nd Week on Decent Note]. ''International Business Times'' (11 April 2014). Retrieved on 28 September 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/547146/20140408/legend-box-office-hrudaya-kaleyam-rowdy-collections.htm Box Office Report: 'Legend', 'Rowdy', 'Hrudaya Kaleyam']. ''International Business Times'' (8 April 2014). Retrieved on 28 September 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/546798/20140406/rowdy-box-office-legend-collection-balakrishna-mohanbabu.htm Box Office: Balakrishna's 'Legend', Mohan Babu's 'Rowdy' Collections]. ''International Business Times'' (6 April 2014). Retrieved on 28 September 2017.</ref> |
He then appeared in the 2008 film ''[[Krishnarjuna]]'', the 2009 film ''[[Saleem (film)|Saleem]]'' and the 2011 film ''[[Vastadu Naa Raju]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vishnu plays hero in Vastadu Naa Raju|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/61543.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101117021704/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/61543.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 November 2010|work=indiaglitz.com}}</ref> In 2012, [[comedy film]] ''[[Dhenikaina Ready]]'' got him critical success; the film grossed 200 million at the box office. He then appeared in ''[[Doosukeltha]]'', directed by Veeru Potla, he starred opposite [[Lavanya Tripathi]], the film grossed 126.3 million on its first week at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/vishnu-manchu-excited-doosukeltha-kerala-release-091409936.html|title=Vishnu Manchu excited about 'Doosukeltha Kerala' release|date=4 November 2013|work=Yahoo Maktoob News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/doosukeltha-will-outshine-dhee-srinu-vaitla/429291-71-216.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023001102/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/doosukeltha-will-outshine-dhee-srinu-vaitla/429291-71-216.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 October 2013|title='Doosukeltha' will outshine 'Dhee': Srinu Vaitla|work=IBNLive}}</ref> He then appeared along with his father, in the critically acclaimed [[crime film]] ''[[Rowdy (2014 film)|Rowdy]]'', written and directed by [[Ram Gopal Varma]]. The film minted a worldwide share of {{INRConvert|33|c}} at the end of the second week of its run, and was declared a box office hit.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/547746/20140411/legend-box-office-rowdy-balakrishna-mohan-babu.htm Box Office: 'Rowdy' Performs Well; 'Legend' Ends 2nd Week on Decent Note]. ''International Business Times'' (11 April 2014). Retrieved on 28 September 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/547146/20140408/legend-box-office-hrudaya-kaleyam-rowdy-collections.htm Box Office Report: 'Legend', 'Rowdy', 'Hrudaya Kaleyam']. ''International Business Times'' (8 April 2014). Retrieved on 28 September 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/546798/20140406/rowdy-box-office-legend-collection-balakrishna-mohanbabu.htm Box Office: Balakrishna's 'Legend', Mohan Babu's 'Rowdy' Collections]. ''International Business Times'' (6 April 2014). Retrieved on 28 September 2017.</ref> |
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Vishnu starred in G. Nageswara Reddy's ''[[Denikaina Ready]]'', which became a hit and succeeded in changing his image. The next year, he had an opportunity to exhibit his versatility as an actor in the titular role of Veeru Potla's rom-com, ''[[Doosukeltha]]''. The movie not only established Manchu as an actor, but also grossed more than 15 crore at the box office. His next project fared much better, when he played the Gambler Gopi in the ensemble comedy ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda]]'' (2014), which featured an ensemble cast of [[Manchu Manoj]], Mohan Babu, [[Raveena Tandon]], [[Hansika Motwani]], [[Pranitha Subhash]], and [[Varun Sandesh]]. |
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Manchu then played the role Krishna in [[Rowdy (2014 film)|''Rowdy'']] (2014) alongside his father |
Vishnu Manchu then played the role Krishna in [[Rowdy (2014 film)|''Rowdy'']] (2014) alongside his father Mohan Babu. Showing his range as an actor, Manchu later portrayed DCP Goutham in the commercially unsuccessful but critically adored film ''[[Anukshanam]]'' (2014), helmed by [[Ram Gopal Varma]]. He continued as a dramatic actor in the 2014 ''[[Erra Bus]]'', produced and directed by [[Dasari Narayana Rao]]. He then appeared in the action thriller ''[[Dynamite (2015 film)|Dynamite]]'', directed by Deva Katta. Though they made an interesting movie along the way, they paid for it at the box office. Manchu further proved his comedic talents with the romantic comedy entertainer ''[[Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam]]'' (2015), in which he co-starred with [[Raj Tarun]]. The same year, he completed filming for ''Saradaa'' but the film remains unreleased. In 2017, he starred in ''[[Luckunnodu]]'', which performed poorly at the box office. By the end of 2017, he had already appeared in 20 films. |
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His film in 2018 include the crime drama ''[[Gayatri (2018 film)|Gayatri]]'', in which [[Shriya Saran]] and his father |
His film in 2018 include the crime drama ''[[Gayatri (2018 film)|Gayatri]]'', in which [[Shriya Saran]] and his father Mohan Babu play other important characters and the comedy film ''[[Achari America Yatra]]''; and the political thriller ''[[Voter (film)|Voter]]'' 2019. His next film, ''[[Mosagallu]]'' (2021)'','' is a crossover film directed by American filmmaker Jeffrey Gee Chin based on the world's biggest IT Scam, filmed in India and USA.<ref name="birthday">{{cite news |title=VISHNU MANCHU |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Vishnu-Manchu |access-date=13 July 2021 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=13 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Manchu Vishnu begins filming sequence of 'Mosagallu' in US |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/manchu-vishnu-begins-filming-sequence-mosagallu-us-117566 |access-date=6 March 2020 |work=The News Minute |date=5 February 2020}}</ref> It features [[Kajal Aggarwal]], [[Suniel Shetty]], [[Navdeep]], [[Naveen Chandra]] and [[Ruhi Singh]] apart from Manchu.<ref name="birthday" /><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/080719/jeffrey-gee-chin-to-helm-vishnu-manchus-film.html|title= Jeffrey Gee Chin to helm Vishnu Mmanchus Mosagallu|publisher= Deccan Chronicle|date= 7 July 2019}}</ref> It was released in March 2021 and collected a gross of 38 crores in the long run and stands as an average runner at box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/mosagallu-final-box-office-verdict-the-vishnu-manchu-starrer-becomes-an-average-runner-at-the-box-office/articleshow/84552854.cms|title=Mosagallu final box office verdict the vishnu manchu starrer becomes an average runner at the box office|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=19 July 2021}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/vishnus-mosagallu-final-box-office-collections-report-691549|title=Vishnus Mosagallu Final box office collections report|website=[[The Hans India]]|date=19 June 2021}}</ref> |
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In October 2021, he contested and won the elections of Movie Artists Association (MAA) as its president against [[Prakash Raj]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 October 2021|title=MAA elections 2021: 'Insider' Vishnu Manchu defeats 'outsider' Prakash Raj|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/insider-vishnu-manchu-defeats-outsider-prakash-raj-by-a-huge-margin-7564287/|access-date=10 October 2021|website=[[The Indian Express]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/manchu-vishnu-elected-maa-president/article36932966.ece Vishnu Manchu elected as a new president for MAA] - The Hindu</ref> Vishnu made the announcement about his next project titled 'Ginna' is being produced by Ava Entertainment and [[24 Frames Factory]] which was initially planned to release in August but later released in October 2022 due to production delays.The film which was made on a budget of 20-25 crores managed to collect only 9.05 crores at the box office as an average runner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://teluguodu.com/ginna-movie-final-collections/|title=Ginna Movie Final Collections|date=7 November 2022 |publisher=Teluguodu|access-date=7 November 2022}}</ref> |
In October 2021, he contested and won the elections of Movie Artists Association (MAA) as its president against [[Prakash Raj]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 October 2021|title=MAA elections 2021: 'Insider' Vishnu Manchu defeats 'outsider' Prakash Raj|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/insider-vishnu-manchu-defeats-outsider-prakash-raj-by-a-huge-margin-7564287/|access-date=10 October 2021|website=[[The Indian Express]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/manchu-vishnu-elected-maa-president/article36932966.ece Vishnu Manchu elected as a new president for MAA] - The Hindu</ref> Vishnu made the announcement about his next project titled 'Ginna' is being produced by Ava Entertainment and [[24 Frames Factory]] which was initially planned to release in August but later released in October 2022 due to production delays.The film which was made on a budget of 20-25 crores managed to collect only 9.05 crores at the box office as an average runner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://teluguodu.com/ginna-movie-final-collections/|title=Ginna Movie Final Collections|date=7 November 2022 |publisher=Teluguodu|access-date=7 November 2022}}</ref> |
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<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.iqlikmovies.com/news/article/2022/11/02/vishnu-manchu-ginna-movie-box-office-collections/40940|title=VISHNU MANCHU'S GINNA MOVIE BOX OFFICE COLLECTIONS|publisher=iQlikMovies|access-date=2 November 2022}}</ref> |
<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.iqlikmovies.com/news/article/2022/11/02/vishnu-manchu-ginna-movie-box-office-collections/40940|title=VISHNU MANCHU'S GINNA MOVIE BOX OFFICE COLLECTIONS|publisher=iQlikMovies|access-date=2 November 2022}}</ref> |
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Vishnu announced his dream |
Vishnu announced his dream project ''[[Kannappa (film)|Kannappa]]'' on 18 August 2023, with the pooja cermoney at [[Srikalahasti]] temple in Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pics-manchu-vishnu-kicks-off-kannappa-with-grand-pooja-ceremony/articleshow/102874363.cms|title=Manchu Vishnu kicks off 'Kannappa' with grand pooja ceremony|newspaper=Times of India|date=20 August 2023 |access-date=20 August 2023}}</ref> Where has Vishnu and his father Mohan Babu to co-produce the ''Kannappa'' film with a 100 crore budget and shooting began from September 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/mohan-babu-and-vishnu-manchu-to-produce-a-film-with-a-whopping-100-crore-budget.html|title=Mohan Babu and Vishnu Manchu to produce a film with a whopping 100 crore budget|date=10 June 2023 |publisher=123Telugu|access-date=2 June 2023}}</ref> At [[2024 Cannes Film Festival|Cannes 2024]], after attending the premiere of [[Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1]], Vishnu Manchu along with his wife Viranica Manchu and his father Mohan Babu, joined by renowned [[Prabhu Deva]], presented a teaser of their film 'Kannappa', for a group of select audience which received a warm applause.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nyayapati |first=Neeshita |date=21 May 2024 |title=Vishnu Manchu on screening Kannappa teaser at Cannes 2024: 'Such fantastic reactions'|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/vishnu-manchu-on-screening-kannappa-teaser-at-cannes-2024-101716279745294.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=7 June 2024}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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In 2009, Manchu married Viranica Reddy, niece of the [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]], the then [[chief minister of Andhra Pradesh]]. In 2011, they had twin daughters. In January 2018, they had a son<ref>{{cite news|title=Vishnu Manchu and Wife Viranica blessed with a Baby Boy – TOI|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/vishnu-manchu-and-wife-viranica-blessed-with-a-baby-boy-vishnu-requests-well-wishers-not-to-share-fake-pictures-of-his-baby/articleshow/62336402.cms|work=timesofindia.com|date=2 January 2018 }}</ref> and in August 2019, they had a daughter.<ref>{{cite news|date=10 August 2019|title=Vishnu Manchu and wife Viranica welcome baby girl, their fourth child|language=en|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vishnu-manchu-and-wife-viranica-welcome-baby-girl-their-fourth-child-1579397-2019-08-10|access-date=11 August 2019}}</ref> |
In 2009, Vishnu Manchu married Viranica Reddy, niece of the [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]], the then [[chief minister of Andhra Pradesh]]. In 2011, they had twin daughters. In January 2018, they had a son<ref>{{cite news|title=Vishnu Manchu and Wife Viranica blessed with a Baby Boy – TOI|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/vishnu-manchu-and-wife-viranica-blessed-with-a-baby-boy-vishnu-requests-well-wishers-not-to-share-fake-pictures-of-his-baby/articleshow/62336402.cms|work=timesofindia.com|date=2 January 2018 }}</ref> and in August 2019, they had a daughter.<ref>{{cite news|date=10 August 2019|title=Vishnu Manchu and wife Viranica welcome baby girl, their fourth child|language=en|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vishnu-manchu-and-wife-viranica-welcome-baby-girl-their-fourth-child-1579397-2019-08-10|access-date=11 August 2019}}</ref> |
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While filming the light-hearted comedy ''[[Achari America Yatra]]'' (2018), Manchu had a near-fatal experience on the set. The actor, who was shooting in [[Malaysia]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2017/07/30/vishnu-manchu-met-accident-malaysia|title=Vishnu Manchu Met with Accident in Malaysia|work=thetelugufilmnagar.com|date=30 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/actor-vishnu-injured-during-film-shooting/article19393644.ece |title= Actor Vishnu injured during film shoot|date=July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2017/07/30/vishnu-manchu-met-accident-malaysia/|title= Vishnu Manchu Met with Accident in Malaysia|date=July 2017}}</ref> suffered serious injuries when he hit his opponent with a helmet during a bike stunt scene and lost balance of his vehicle forcing him to hit the ground hard. |
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Manchu made his foray into television by directing the 100th episode of [[Zee Telugu]]'s series ''Happy Days''. The episode achieved the highest TRP ratings among the 700 episodes of the series. ''Happy Days'' is also produced by 24 Frames Factory. He has also directed ''Lakshmi Talk Show'' or ''Premathoo Mee Lakshmi''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metromasti.com/tv/news/Prematho-Mee-Lakshmi-talk-show-with-celebrities-on-ETV/8058|title=Prematho Mee Lakshmi talk show with celebrities on ETV by Lakshmi|work=metromasti.com}}</ref> |
Vishnu Manchu made his foray into television by directing the 100th episode of [[Zee Telugu]]'s series ''Happy Days''. The episode achieved the highest TRP ratings among the 700 episodes of the series. ''Happy Days'' is also produced by 24 Frames Factory. He has also directed ''Lakshmi Talk Show'' or ''Premathoo Mee Lakshmi''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metromasti.com/tv/news/Prematho-Mee-Lakshmi-talk-show-with-celebrities-on-ETV/8058|title=Prematho Mee Lakshmi talk show with celebrities on ETV by Lakshmi|work=metromasti.com}}</ref> |
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Manchu heads the [[24 Frames Factory]] production house which in 2014 produced ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda]]'', a comedy film with an ensemble cast. He also heads ThinkSmart, which handles post-production including graphics and other elements for cinema. ''Atanokkade'', from ThinkSmart, won the best video effects award.<ref>[http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/vfx/thinksmart-wins-the-best-vfx-award-2005-for-atanokkade ThinkSmart wins the Best VFX Award 2005 for "Atanokkade"]. Animationxpress.com (22 January 2007). Retrieved on 28 September 2017.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Vishnu-to-produce-Sampoornesh-Babus-Singham-123/articleshow/43716027.cms|title=Vishnu to produce Sampoornesh Babu's Singham 123|publisher=[[Times Of India]]|date=28 September 2014}}</ref> |
Vishnu Manchu heads the [[24 Frames Factory]] production house which in 2014 produced ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda]]'', a comedy film with an ensemble cast. He also heads ThinkSmart, which handles post-production including graphics and other elements for cinema. ''Atanokkade'', from ThinkSmart, won the best video effects award.<ref>[http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/vfx/thinksmart-wins-the-best-vfx-award-2005-for-atanokkade ThinkSmart wins the Best VFX Award 2005 for "Atanokkade"]. Animationxpress.com (22 January 2007). Retrieved on 28 September 2017.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Vishnu-to-produce-Sampoornesh-Babus-Singham-123/articleshow/43716027.cms|title=Vishnu to produce Sampoornesh Babu's Singham 123|publisher=[[Times Of India]]|date=28 September 2014}}</ref> |
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===Educationist=== |
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Manchu is the director of Spring Board International Preschools. When he joined with the [[Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust]] set up by his father, it was already a well-established educational institution. He took charge of this institution and built them into model institutions offering value-based education to the students. He expanded and diversified it into Spring Board Academy, and became founder and chairman at the New York Academy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newyorkacademy.com/founder-and-chairman|title=NYA Founder and Chairman|work=newyorkacademy.com}}</ref> |
Vishnu Manchu is the director of Spring Board International Preschools. When he joined with the [[Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust]] set up by his father, it was already a well-established educational institution. He took charge of this institution and built them into model institutions offering value-based education to the students. He expanded and diversified it into Spring Board Academy, and became founder and chairman at the New York Academy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newyorkacademy.com/founder-and-chairman|title=NYA Founder and Chairman|work=newyorkacademy.com}}</ref> |
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Manchu runs the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust, founded by his father. The trust runs the Sree Vidyanikethan International School, [[Sree Vidyanikethan Degree College]], Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, [[Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy]], [[Sree Vidyanikethan College of Nursing]], the [[Sree Vidyanikethan Institute of Management]] and the Sree Vidyanikethan College for Post Graduation Studies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatandhra.com/viewnews.php?id=34321&cat=10&scat=25|title=SVET Fund Raising in New Jersey|work=greatandhra.com|date=16 December 2011}}</ref> |
Vishnu Manchu runs the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust, founded by his father. The trust runs the Sree Vidyanikethan International School, [[Sree Vidyanikethan Degree College]], Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, [[Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy]], [[Sree Vidyanikethan College of Nursing]], the [[Sree Vidyanikethan Institute of Management]] and the Sree Vidyanikethan College for Post Graduation Studies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatandhra.com/viewnews.php?id=34321&cat=10&scat=25|title=SVET Fund Raising in New Jersey|work=greatandhra.com|date=16 December 2011}}</ref> |
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Apart from an actor of repute, Vishnu Manchu is the pro-chancellor of |
Apart from an actor of repute, Vishnu Manchu is the pro-chancellor of [[Mohan Babu University]] at [[Tirupati]], founded in 2022 by his father Mohan Babu.<ref>{{cite news |date=13 January 2022 |title=Tollywood actor Mohan Babu announces university named after him |work=[[Telangana Today]] |url=https://telanganatoday.com/tollywood-actor-mohan-babu-announces-university-named-after-him |access-date=13 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=13 January 2022 |title=Mohan Babu University: తిరుపతిలో మోహన్ బాబు యూనివర్సిటీ... |work=[[ABP News]] |url=https://telugu.abplive.com/andhra-pradesh/dr-mohan-babu-has-announced-floating-mohan-babu-university-in-tirupati-18133 |access-date=13 January 2022}}</ref> |
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===Army Green=== |
===Army Green=== |
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Manchu started a social unit called Army Green for promoting environmental awareness. It adopted small settlements in the vicinity of the Sree Vidyanikethan Institutions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/vishnu-manchu-takes-pride-voting-154215226.html|title=Vishnu Manchu takes pride in voting|date=24 July 2013|work=Yahoo News India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/vishnu-manchu-takes-pride-in-voting-113072401127_1.html|title=Vishnu Manchu takes pride in voting|author=IANS|date=24 July 2013|work=business-standard.com}}</ref> |
Vishnu Manchu started a social unit called Army Green for promoting environmental awareness. It adopted small settlements in the vicinity of the Sree Vidyanikethan Institutions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/vishnu-manchu-takes-pride-voting-154215226.html|title=Vishnu Manchu takes pride in voting|date=24 July 2013|work=Yahoo News India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/vishnu-manchu-takes-pride-in-voting-113072401127_1.html|title=Vishnu Manchu takes pride in voting|author=IANS|date=24 July 2013|work=business-standard.com}}</ref> |
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===Vishnu Manchu Art Foundation=== |
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Manchu set up an art foundation in Tirupati, the Vishnu Manchu Art Foundation (VMAF).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/-vishnu-manchu-art-foundation-inaugurated-today-telugu-news-128132.html|title=Vishnu Manchu Art Foundation Inaugurated|work=indiaglitz.com|date=18 March 2015}}</ref> Known as an institution established for the benefit and use of contemporary and gifted artists, the foundation provides a much-needed space free from any financial and commercial constraints. The main aim of the VMAF is to provide help to aspiring and talented artists to evolve the reach of their creativity. VMAF conducts a series of Make Art, Show Art and Beyond Art programmes each year. |
Vishnu Manchu set up an art foundation in Tirupati, the Vishnu Manchu Art Foundation (VMAF).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/-vishnu-manchu-art-foundation-inaugurated-today-telugu-news-128132.html|title=Vishnu Manchu Art Foundation Inaugurated|work=indiaglitz.com|date=18 March 2015}}</ref> Known as an institution established for the benefit and use of contemporary and gifted artists, the foundation provides a much-needed space free from any financial and commercial constraints. The main aim of the VMAF is to provide help to aspiring and talented artists to evolve the reach of their creativity. VMAF conducts a series of Make Art, Show Art and Beyond Art programmes each year. |
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As an art educational institution, Vishnu Manchu Art Foundation<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telugucinemas.in/2015/03/vishnu-manchu-art-foundation.html|title=Vishnu Manchu Art Foundation|work=telugucinemas.in}}</ref> regularly hosts lectures and discussions on issues relating to the contemporary arts and artists. VMAF is a venue for art lovers and the artistic community to engage in spirited conversations with art critics and renowned academics who showcase their work at the foundation. VMAF is known for its traditional works and injection of new creative ideas and expressions.{{ |
As an art educational institution, Vishnu Manchu Art Foundation<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telugucinemas.in/2015/03/vishnu-manchu-art-foundation.html|title=Vishnu Manchu Art Foundation|work=telugucinemas.in}}</ref> regularly hosts lectures and discussions on issues relating to the contemporary arts and artists. VMAF is a venue for art lovers and the artistic community to engage in spirited conversations with art critics and renowned academics who showcase their work at the foundation. VMAF is known for its traditional works and injection of new creative ideas and expressions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vishnu Manchu Art Foundation Inaugurated|url=https://telugustop.com/vishnu-manchu-art-foundation-inaugurated-on-march-18th-mohan-babu-sree-vidyanikethan-educational-trust-new-initiative-to-promote-artists |website=telugustop.com |date=18 March 2015 |access-date=7 June 2024}}</ref> |
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Born | Manchu Vishnu Vardhan Babu[1] 23 November 1981 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Years active | 2003–present |
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Children | 4 |
Father | Mohan Babu |
Relatives | Lakshmi Manchu (sister) Manchu Manoj (half brother) |
Manchu Vishnu Vardhan Babu (born 23 November 1981)[2][3] is an Indian actor and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema and television. Manchu had a brief stint as a child artist with the 1985 film Ragile Gundelu. Years later, he starred in the 2003 Telugu action film Vishnu, for which he won the Filmfare Best Male Debut. He is currently serving as the president of the Movie Artists Association since 2021.
He is the co-owner of the film production house 24 Frames Factory and is an educationalist through Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust, founded by his father and veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu.[4] He is a founder and chairman of New York Academy, a school in Hyderabad for which his wife, Viranica, is the director and his father Mohan Babu, is the chair person.[5] He is also the chairman of Spring Board Academy[6] and Spring Board International Preschools[7] which has more than 75 branches[8] spread across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Vishnu Manchu is the pro-chancellor of Mohan Babu University in Tirupati established in 2022 by his father Mohan Babu.[9]
In 2007, he starred in the comedy film Dhee, which became a hit, and Manchu established his career in Telugu cinema. Manchu is one of the sponsors of the Celebrity Cricket League Telugu Warriors.[10][11][12]
Early life
Manchu Vishnu Vardhan Babu was born in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India (present-day Chennai) to actor Mohan Babu and Vidya Devi.[13] He grew up with his brother younger paternal half-brother Manoj and sister Lakshmi.[14][15]
After completing schooling from the Padmaseshadri Bala Bhavan School, Manchu went on to take an engineering degree from Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, majoring in Computer Sciences and Information Technology. During that time, he represented the Bhaskar JNTU cricket team, and also captained the university basketball team.[16]
Career
1985; 2003–2006: Early work
Vishnu Manchu made his acting debut as a child artist in his father Mohan Babu's 1985 film Ragile Gundelu.[17]
He landed his first lead role in the film Vishnu (2003) directed by Shaji Kailas, for which he won the Filmfare Best Male Debut. He played a guy who wants to win his childhood love with his own merits against many hurdles. The following year, he was seen in the film Suryam (2004) in which he played a guy who aims to fulfill the last wish of his mother. Manchu made a cameo appearance as a dancer in Political Rowdy (2005), a romantic action drama.
He next appeared in the action-drama Astram (2006), as an IPS officer who has been appointed to finish off the ultras. Soon after, Manchu was cast in Game (2006), as Vijay Raj, sharing screen space with his celebrity father Mohan Babu and yesteryear heroine Shobana.
He finally got his critical breakthrough with the movie Dhee, alongside Genelia D'Souza. Released in 2007, Dhee became his first commercially successful film. It was remade in Tamil as Mirattal, in Bengali as Khokababu and in Oriya as Tu mo girlfriend. Manchu plunged into the limelight with this role.
2008–present: Career fluctuations
He then appeared in the 2008 film Krishnarjuna, the 2009 film Saleem and the 2011 film Vastadu Naa Raju.[18] In 2012, comedy film Dhenikaina Ready got him critical success; the film grossed 200 million at the box office. He then appeared in Doosukeltha, directed by Veeru Potla, he starred opposite Lavanya Tripathi, the film grossed 126.3 million on its first week at the box office.[19][20] He then appeared along with his father, in the critically acclaimed crime film Rowdy, written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film minted a worldwide share of ₹33 crore (US$4.0 million) at the end of the second week of its run, and was declared a box office hit.[21][22][23]
Vishnu starred in G. Nageswara Reddy's Denikaina Ready, which became a hit and succeeded in changing his image. The next year, he had an opportunity to exhibit his versatility as an actor in the titular role of Veeru Potla's rom-com, Doosukeltha. The movie not only established Manchu as an actor, but also grossed more than 15 crore at the box office. His next project fared much better, when he played the Gambler Gopi in the ensemble comedy Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda (2014), which featured an ensemble cast of Manchu Manoj, Mohan Babu, Raveena Tandon, Hansika Motwani, Pranitha Subhash, and Varun Sandesh.
Vishnu Manchu then played the role Krishna in Rowdy (2014) alongside his father Mohan Babu. Showing his range as an actor, Manchu later portrayed DCP Goutham in the commercially unsuccessful but critically adored film Anukshanam (2014), helmed by Ram Gopal Varma. He continued as a dramatic actor in the 2014 Erra Bus, produced and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. He then appeared in the action thriller Dynamite, directed by Deva Katta. Though they made an interesting movie along the way, they paid for it at the box office. Manchu further proved his comedic talents with the romantic comedy entertainer Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam (2015), in which he co-starred with Raj Tarun. The same year, he completed filming for Saradaa but the film remains unreleased. In 2017, he starred in Luckunnodu, which performed poorly at the box office. By the end of 2017, he had already appeared in 20 films.
His film in 2018 include the crime drama Gayatri, in which Shriya Saran and his father Mohan Babu play other important characters and the comedy film Achari America Yatra; and the political thriller Voter 2019. His next film, Mosagallu (2021), is a crossover film directed by American filmmaker Jeffrey Gee Chin based on the world's biggest IT Scam, filmed in India and USA.[24][25] It features Kajal Aggarwal, Suniel Shetty, Navdeep, Naveen Chandra and Ruhi Singh apart from Manchu.[24][26] It was released in March 2021 and collected a gross of 38 crores in the long run and stands as an average runner at box office.[27] [28]
In October 2021, he contested and won the elections of Movie Artists Association (MAA) as its president against Prakash Raj.[29][30] Vishnu made the announcement about his next project titled 'Ginna' is being produced by Ava Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory which was initially planned to release in August but later released in October 2022 due to production delays.The film which was made on a budget of 20-25 crores managed to collect only 9.05 crores at the box office as an average runner.[31] [32]
Vishnu announced his dream project Kannappa on 18 August 2023, with the pooja cermoney at Srikalahasti temple in Andhra Pradesh.[33] Where has Vishnu and his father Mohan Babu to co-produce the Kannappa film with a 100 crore budget and shooting began from September 2023.[34] At Cannes 2024, after attending the premiere of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, Vishnu Manchu along with his wife Viranica Manchu and his father Mohan Babu, joined by renowned Prabhu Deva, presented a teaser of their film 'Kannappa', for a group of select audience which received a warm applause.[35]
Personal life
In 2009, Vishnu Manchu married Viranica Reddy, niece of the Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the then chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. In 2011, they had twin daughters. In January 2018, they had a son[36] and in August 2019, they had a daughter.[37]
Filmography
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Titel | Role | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
1985 | Ragile Gundelu | Vijay's son | Child artist; credited as Master Vishnuvardhan Babu | |
2003 | Vishnu | Vishnu | Filmfare Best Male Debut South | |
2004 | Suryam | Suryam | ||
2005 | Political Rowdy | Dancer | Cameo appearance | |
2006 | Astram | ACP Siddharth IPS | ||
Game | Vijay Raj | |||
2007 | Dhee | Srinivas "Babloo" Rao | ||
2008 | Krishnarjuna | Arjun | ||
2009 | Saleem | Saleem / Munna | ||
2011 | Vastadu Naa Raju | Venky | Also producer | |
2012 | Denikaina Ready | Suleman / Krishna Shastri | Also producer | |
2013 | Doosukeltha | Chinna / Venkateshwara Rao | Also producer | |
2014 | Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda | Vijay | ||
Rowdy | Krishna | |||
Anukshanam | Gautam | Also producer | ||
Erra Bus | Rajesh | Also distributor | ||
2015 | Dynamite | Sivaji Krishna | Also producer | |
2016 | Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam | Arjun | ||
2017 | Luckunnodu | Lucky | ||
2018 | Gayatri | Shivaji | ||
Achari America Yatra | Krishnamachari | |||
2019 | Voter | Gautam | ||
2021 | Mosagallu | Arjun | Story and producer; simultaneously shot in Telugu and English | |
2022 | Ginna | Gali Nageshwara Rao | [38] | |
2025 | Kannappa † | Kannappa | Filming | [39] |
- As producer
- Siva Shankar (2003; presenter)
- Current Theega (2014)
- Singam 123 (2015; also writer)
- Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu (2015)
- Chadarangam (2020; Zee5 web series)[40]
- Son Of India (2022)
Other work
Television
Vishnu Manchu made his foray into television by directing the 100th episode of Zee Telugu's series Happy Days. The episode achieved the highest TRP ratings among the 700 episodes of the series. Happy Days is also produced by 24 Frames Factory. He has also directed Lakshmi Talk Show or Premathoo Mee Lakshmi.[41]
Producer
Vishnu Manchu heads the 24 Frames Factory production house which in 2014 produced Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda, a comedy film with an ensemble cast. He also heads ThinkSmart, which handles post-production including graphics and other elements for cinema. Atanokkade, from ThinkSmart, won the best video effects award.[42][43]
Educationist
Vishnu Manchu is the director of Spring Board International Preschools. When he joined with the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust set up by his father, it was already a well-established educational institution. He took charge of this institution and built them into model institutions offering value-based education to the students. He expanded and diversified it into Spring Board Academy, and became founder and chairman at the New York Academy.[44]
Vishnu Manchu runs the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust, founded by his father. The trust runs the Sree Vidyanikethan International School, Sree Vidyanikethan Degree College, Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Nursing, the Sree Vidyanikethan Institute of Management and the Sree Vidyanikethan College for Post Graduation Studies.[45]
Apart from an actor of repute, Vishnu Manchu is the pro-chancellor of Mohan Babu University at Tirupati, founded in 2022 by his father Mohan Babu.[46][47]
Army Green
Vishnu Manchu started a social unit called Army Green for promoting environmental awareness. It adopted small settlements in the vicinity of the Sree Vidyanikethan Institutions.[48][49]
Vishnu Manchu Art Foundation
Vishnu Manchu set up an art foundation in Tirupati, the Vishnu Manchu Art Foundation (VMAF).[50] Known as an institution established for the benefit and use of contemporary and gifted artists, the foundation provides a much-needed space free from any financial and commercial constraints. The main aim of the VMAF is to provide help to aspiring and talented artists to evolve the reach of their creativity. VMAF conducts a series of Make Art, Show Art and Beyond Art programmes each year.
As an art educational institution, Vishnu Manchu Art Foundation[51] regularly hosts lectures and discussions on issues relating to the contemporary arts and artists. VMAF is a venue for art lovers and the artistic community to engage in spirited conversations with art critics and renowned academics who showcase their work at the foundation. VMAF is known for its traditional works and injection of new creative ideas and expressions.[52]
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